What culture? Just a truly culture-less place. How hard can it be? Why did they even think of filming Harry Potter here? And the cities are completely devoid of architecture. Nope, none of that either. The countryside is just awful. A truly awful, awful place.
Oh, and this majestic beast. In winter, visitors who want to take some good blue and golden hour photography will be spoiled as they happen during the day. This means no need to wake up early to take advantage of it! For example, golden hour in mid-January starts around am and then 4pm in Edinburgh. Blue hour would then be around am until 8 followed by night blue hour between and pm.
While the long days of summer will make taking advantage of blue and golden hours difficult as they happen in the middle of the night, it will give you more daylight to enjoy the sights and take photographs of historic monuments or rugged landscapes. Winter is one of the best times to visit Scotland if you are a keen landscape photographer. There a few places where rugged mountains are so close to the sea, and the stark contrast between the stunning coastline dotted with beaches and the snow-capped peaks, especially along the west coast and on the Isle of Skye, can be great to capture.
Do you want to see the northern lights or experience the midnight sun? Look up our above categories to get a better idea. For families, we would usually recommend a slow-paced summer tour, where you can stop more than one night at the same location. It gives you more flexibility and you can take advantage of the longer daylight hours. The summer usually has more kid-friendly activities available. This includes boat tours, Highland games or pretend jousting games, and interactive activities where kids can dress up and play.
Something to interest all young adventurers! We would advise to also keep in mind, while you're planning your family trip to Scotland, that young visitors may not be allowed into whisky distilleries for tours. The minimum age for drinking in Scotland is The perfect timing for your honeymoon will depend on when your wedding is of course.
Do you want to go hike up the majestic Quiraing on Skye? Do you want to visit the remote Shetland, Orkney or Lewis and Harris islands? We believe that travelling in the winter time can be very romantic!
There are fewer crowds in Scotland at that time of year. This means there will not be as many visitors at each highlight, like Edinburgh Castle or the Isle of Skye, giving you more time together in a more relaxed context. Did you know that Scotland has almost islands? Many of which are located in clusters, such as Orkney islands and Shetland Islands, and on the various lochs of the country, such as Loch Lomond.
The islands all offer different landscapes and a variety of attractions and sites. The Shetland islands bring to life the Viking culture of the olden days.
You can discover Gaelic culture on Lewis and Harris. The Isle of Skye however is by far the most popular and most accessible. Visitors can drive to the island all year long via the Skye bridge, which links the island to the mainland. But the low amount of daylight hours will offer you less time to take advantage of their beauty and make days of exploration shorter.
There are also less ferry connections throughout the winter, the seas are rougher, and ferries can be cancelled due to bad weather. I would usually recommend the months of the summer, between May and September, as there is warmer weather, and the ferry crossings are available more often and tend to be more pleasant too! My personal favourite is Orkney, where you can explore Skara Brae, a stone-built Neolithic settlement, before watching a romantic sunset at Yesnaby Cliffs.
Scotland, with his rich royal and clan history, is full of castles , estates and mansions. You could spend your entire holiday in Scotland visiting, learning and discovering more about clans and their homes. If you want to do the castle trail, and see many of these historical sites, you may want to come between spring and autumn. This is because some castles close completely to visitors during the winter, some have reduced hours, and some are only opened during certain days usually weekends.
Perhaps you're keen to also discover history and retrace the steps of popular fictional characters, such as Jamie and Claire from Outlander. The historical filming locations also operate on reduced hours, such as Doune Castle and Linlithgow Palace, or shut completely during the low season, such as Hopetoun House.
It has become an increasingly popular destination, with visitors coming to Scotland just to experience it. As it comprises miles, it takes, on average, between days to complete it comfortably. Whether you want to take on the full road, or drive parts of it, we recommend the shoulder months, of April, May and September, for the best experience.
This is because, while in the winter it is possible to make the drive, there are less activities, sights, accommodation, and daylight hours to take advantage of during the low season. Roads may also be closed due to bad weather, which is more likely during the winter months. If you do plan on coming during this time, make sure to be prepared and have a flexible schedule. In contrast, the summer brings about the warmer weather, plenty to see and do, and long daylight hours to take advantage of for long driving days.
The late spring and early autumn should usually involve nice weather, longer daylight hours than the winter, and less crowds than in the summer.
There are over distilleries dotted around the country, some in the cities, countryside and remote areas. There are five whisky regions, with distinct tastes, including: Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, Islay, and Campbeltown. The summer usually between April and September would be the best period as most distilleries are open daily.
In the winter months, distilleries usually have reduced availability. This includes reduced hours and tours, but also only opening for certain days of the week. With the Spirit of Speyside festival taking place the first week of the month, and the Feis Ile — the Islay Whisky Festival — at the end of the month, there are plenty of events to learn more about our whisky production and, of course, sample some of our water of life — uisge beatha.
Aurora borealis are one of the most wonderful natural phenomena to witness and while visitors rarely come to Scotland for this, it is possible to see them here. Scotland has some northern lights activity during the winter months, especially in the northern parts of the country.
The sky is often too cloudy to be able to witness them. We recommend downloading and checking an aurora forecast app, and keeping an eye out especially in the northern isles like Shetland, Orkney, Lewis and Harris. Hiking in Scotland is a spectacular affair that will truly be worth the physical effort! From smaller walks to full mountain hikes, there is something for everyone and for every level.
The best time to come enjoy hill or mountains walks in Scotland is the April to September period. In the spring, you may find that the tops of the highest mountains are still covered in snow. The weather is also very changeable at this time, especially while going up in altitude. Therefore we recommend bringing warm layers, being careful not to put yourself in danger, and being ready for the different weather conditions. In the summer, if the weather is in your favour and ends up sunny and warm, make sure to bring a hat and plenty of water to keep hydrated!
In the autumn, make sure to be ready for slightly cooler temperatures and changing conditions, with more rain and wind. This is a great time to go for hikes or hill walks to witness and enjoy the beautiful autumn foliage. Or you may want to at least try your hand at a round while you're touring the country. All year long, in any weather, you can see determined golfers walking from hole to hole, clubs in hand. However, there are limited daylight hours to take advantage of the course, and the weather is cold, wet and windy.
You may still need to bring wind and waterproof layers along with you though! The summer of course brings the best weather conditions for golfing, however, as everyone has this in mind, it means bigger crowds.
You can expect to hear some great tales, wherever you go. Rooted in Scotland, with an international outlook and sustainability at its heart, the Dandelion programme follows the arc of the growing season, from April to September, and will culminate in hundreds of harvest festivals across Scotland — reimagining the cultural celebration of harvest for the 21st century.
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